Welcome to Growing Minds Preschool & Daycare, a nurturing and vibrant environment where young minds are inspired to learn and grow.
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Welcome to Growing Minds Preschool & Daycare, a nurturing and vibrant environment where young minds are inspired to learn and grow.
Even at this tender age, children can start to develop basic critical thinking skills through activities that encourage observation and simple problem-solving.
• Sensory Exploration: Using materials like water, sand, and playdough, children observe textures, colors, and patterns. They are encouraged to compare, contrast, and describe what they feel.
• Story Time and Discussion: Teachers read age-appropriate stories, prompting children with questions like "What do you think will happen next?" or "How did that character solve a problem?" to spark early analytical thinking.
• Simple Puzzles & Games: Engaging puzzles and matching games help children recognize patterns and make predictions, laying the groundwork for reasoning skills.
Inquiry at the junior kindergarten level is highly supported by teachers, offering a balance between structure and exploration.
• Teacher-Led Provocations: Educators set up intriguing learning stations—like a mini garden or a science table—where children can investigate objects and phenomena through play.
• Open-Ended Questions: Teachers ask prompts such as, "What do you notice about these leaves?" or "What happens when we mix these colors?" to encourage children to think and share ideas.
• Hands-On Experiments: Simple activities, such as mixing water with food coloring or sorting objects by size and shape, let children explore cause and effect in a safe, guided way.
Creativity is nurtured through various modes of expression, allowing children to communicate their thoughts and discoveries.
• Art and Movement: Drawing, painting, and music help children express their ideas visually and kinesthetically.
• Role-Play: Dramatic play sessions allow children to reenact stories or everyday scenarios, deepening their understanding of concepts through social interaction.
• Group Activities: Collaborative projects encourage sharing, listening, and working together, which are essential skills for early learning.
Through guided group activities, children learn to interact respectfully, listen to others, and express themselves clearly—important foundations for lifelong learning.
• Peer Discussions: Small-group conversations encourage children to ask questions and articulate their observations.
• Sharing and Turn-Taking: Structured play reinforces the importance of listening and sharing ideas, building empathy and communication skills.
Cassessment in junior kindergarten is informal and observation-based, focusing on each child’s growth rather than traditional testing.
• Anecdotal Records & Portfolios: Teachers document children’s progress through photographs, drawings, and brief notes, providing a holistic view of each child's learning journey.
• Reflective Conversations: Short, one-on-one discussions allow children to express what they enjoyed and what they learned, reinforcing their learning experiences.
Creativity is nurtured through various modes of expression, allowing children to communicate their thoughts and discoveries.
• Art and Movement: Drawing, painting, and music help children express their ideas visually and kinesthetically.
• Role-Play: Dramatic play sessions allow children to reenact stories or everyday scenarios, deepening their understanding of concepts through social interaction.
• Group Activities: Collaborative projects encourage sharing, listening, and working together, which are essential skills for early learning.